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Educational Events
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Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsA support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences.
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Online
Online WebinarFoster Care & Adoption ClassesThe online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning, each week you will participate in a required, pre-scheduled check-in with
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Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Adoptees, Fosterees and their Heritage
Online WebinarEducational EventsJoin Us for a Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Adoptees, Fosterees and their Heritage Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This webinar covers the fundamentals for being a great parent to a child with heritage different from your own. Isaac Etter will cover his personal adoption experience, heritage and its relation to adoptees.
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid
Children's Home - St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesFoster Care & Adoption ClassesThis education option is a balance between our in-person and online Foster Care & Adoption Education Class options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. Your education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and guest speaker sections of online learning. This
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Pride Family Support Group
In Person or OnlineSupport GroupsThe group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the Pride community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with, or currently be working with, any agency/county for foster care or any type of
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Online
Online WebinarFoster Care & Adoption ClassesThe online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning, each week you will participate in a required, pre-scheduled check-in with
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B.E.S.T. (Basic Education for Safe Travel)
Roseville Fire Station 2701 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, United StatesEducational EventsThis hybrid course combines interactive online learning with hands-on instruction from a certified car seat safety technician. The cost of this class is $25 per person. Locations vary. This class is also a great option for parents, grandparents, or any caregivers who want to learn more about transporting children safely. If you are licensed
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Birth Parent Connection Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsJoin us for a monthly group for birth parents who made voluntary adoption plans in Minnesota. This group intends to build meaningful connections, share resources, and strengthen your support system. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes place on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to
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Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsThis group is intended to support families after home study approval while awaiting placement, with placement, or after a finalized adoption. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants must be working or have previously worked with CH/LSS for their foster care or adoption process. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes place on


